When Your Agave Blooms: Cautions, Removal, 20 Kinds, How to Start Seeds and Bulbils

If you have an agave, sooner or later you'll deal with a bloom that signals the end of its life. The flower stalk can be a bonanza if you're into propagation. Otherwise, it’s a fascinating manifestation that also may cause problems.
In this video and in the corresponding article on my site, you'll find expert advice that includes dead-agave removal and cautions, plus 20+ agaves in bloom (to help you ID yours and know what to expect), and how to start new plants from seeds and bulbils.

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ARTICLES ON MY SITE
-- "Your Agave is Blooming – Now What?" https://debraleebaldwin.com/succulent...
--"Agave Dermatitis: How Harmful is Agave Sap? Are You Susceptible?" https://debraleebaldwin.com/debra-lee...

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